Lethbridge record label, Ghostwood Records is having a big bash at the Slice, June 5 to introduce Lethbridge to some of the
fantastic local bands on the label.
Sleeping with Tuesday, Smokestack Jacks, Jesse Northey and the Dandelions as well as the Necessities will be performing. The Living Luca may also be on the bill.
A handful of people at an afternoon all ages gig , May 29 at the Hungarian Oldtimer’s Society got a taste of two of the bands — Smokestack Jacks and the new line up of Sleeping With Tuesday.
The numbers were scarce in the afternoon and the show might as well been billed a battle of Lethbridge’s loudest bands.
Earlier in the afternoon, local rock/metal band Eyes of Isis, who usually are the ones organizing Lethbridge all ages shows, played a surprisingly soft (volume-wise) set for a handful of enthusiastic kids, one of whom was rocking out, waving his arms, bobbing his head and drumming along with the band’s music, much of which will be featured on a new Eyes of Isis CD due out at the end of June.
After repeated urgings, they finally convinced a few members of the audience to get up close to the stage, where they sat in their chairs and watched.
The last couple bands, including Lustre Creame, who also played an ear-bleeding set of mindblowing music, opening for the Manvils at the Slice later that night, displayed their typically impressive musical chops including a version of the Allman Brothers’ ‘Whipping Post,’ which the crowd just wasn’t into.
Smokestack Jacks played an energetic, ear-blistering set of deadly slide guitar drenched blues/punk music, much of it from their new self titled CD. They attempted to get the people moving, but to little avail.
They started their set with the new hit single ‘Fa Fa Fa Phone,’ from their upcoming CD, ‘Shuffle’ then knocked off an impressive punk version of Men at Work’s ‘Land Down Under.’ They played several songs from their debut CD and a couple from ‘Shuffle,’ and added a bi
t of a reggae jam by the end of their set.
The June 5 show is the last time they will be playing Lethbridge in a few weeks. Admission is five dollars.
Another cool show at the Slice is the night before.
On June 4, Calgary based weird blues tinged pop/rock band Ghostkeeper return to the Slice, June 4 to play with the Shaela Miller Threesome.
But on June 4, rap fans will be at the Blarney Stone to see rap superstar Warren G in the house. Warren G, whose real name is Warren Griffin III, is not only Dr. Dre’s step-brother, but is known for being part of the group 213 with Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg. His debut solo CD, ‘Regulate,’ released in 1994 was certified triple platinum in the U.S. He scored a couple hits with ‘This D.J.’ and a rap remake of ‘I Shot the Sheriff.’
Tickets are $25 in advance for the show which begins at 9 p.m.
A rare gig from local rockabilly Trio Bent 8 is a must see at Jimmy’s Pub and Brasserie, June 5. Bent 8 will be performing with Darryl Düus who will be playing a solo set of the blues. There is no cover for this show, which begins at 9 p.m.
In addition to the regular open mics throughout the week, Dave Renter is hosting a jazz jam at the Slice tonight (Wednesday, June 2) as well.
